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    Home » Using Leftovers: Warm Cabbage Taco Salad

    Using Leftovers: Warm Cabbage Taco Salad

    Updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    cabbage taco salad pin

    I've mentioned this idea, or a variation of it, in my Kale, Turkey and Black Bean Taco Filling post but it’s so good I had write about it again.

    The idea is simple: Repurpose leftover taco meat (or any ground meat really) to make a warm, filling salad the next day.

    I’m not sure what it is but the combination of ground meat and cabbage is a winner. It's hearty yet light. If you are vegetarian, I’m sure soy crumbles would be very similar. Just add a little salsa for some extra flavor!

    Here’s what I did for today’s lunch...

    Ingredients

    • ¼ head of green cabbage, shredded (~200g)
    • 4 oz leftover cooked taco meat
    • 10 grape tomatoes, halved
    • ½ oz (14g) fancy shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • Fresh or dried cilantro for garnish

    Instructions

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

    Layer in the cabbage, meat and tomatoes.

    Let it cook for a minute before tossing.

    Toss every minute or two until the cabbage wilts to your desired doneness and the taco meat warms through. I cook mine for 5 minutes max.

    Pile on a plate, top with cheese and cilantro.

    Enjoy!

    📖 Recipe

    cabbage taco salad featured

    Using Leftovers: Warm Cabbage Taco Salad

    Turn your leftovers into a tasty meal with this easy warm cabbage taco salad recipe. Plus, it's a great way to get in your veggies!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 363 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ head of green cabbage shredded (~200g)
    • 4 oz leftover cooked taco meat
    • 10 grape tomatoes halved
    • ½ oz 14g fancy shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • Fresh or dried cilantro for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Layer in the cabbage, meat and tomatoes.
      ¼ head of green cabbage, 10 grape tomatoes
    • Let it cook for a minute before tossing.
    • Toss every minute or two until the cabbage wilts to your desired doneness and the taco meat warms through. I cook mine for 5 minutes max.
      4 oz leftover cooked taco meat
    • Pile on a plate, top with cheese and cilantro.
      ½ oz 14g fancy shredded Mexican cheese blend, Fresh or dried cilantro for garnish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1706IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Cabbage, salad
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    1. Bonnie

      July 20, 2013 at 10:10 am

      Hi Roni. I really like this idea! I just found your blog and I'm excited to look at your recipes. I also have a healthy food blog. Yea veggies!

      Reply
    2. Decalo

      June 19, 2013 at 7:45 am

      This looks really good. The cabbage addition is better than putting the remaining taco mix on a tortilla. I like this, I'm going to post this on my Pinboard for healthy recipes and follow yours too!

      Reply
    3. Kat Bradshore

      June 19, 2013 at 7:44 am

      Hi Roni,

      This is a great idea! Last week, my husband's cousins went here in our house and we had a taco party. After that, there were so many leftovers and I didn't know what to do with it. I've never thought of this kind of recipe. Cabbage and ground meat are a great combination. I would love to try this recipe with or without leftovers. 😉

      Reply
    4. Martha

      June 17, 2013 at 10:11 am

      That's my kind of lunch - simple, healthy and satisfying. I too love having leftovers in the fridge to turn into a quick and yummy lunch. This is going on my list of things to make the next time I have leftover ground beef or turkey to use.

      Reply
    5. Rhiannon

      June 16, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Two things:

      That looks amazing! I love cabbage and I love mixing it with meat - chow mein with lots of vegetables and cabbage is one of my favourite meals. Thanks for the new idea. It's also made me think about blending it with another idea I've been thinking of: a chicken salad with a creamy, tangy balsamic dressing, which would be amazing in a warm version with cabbage. It's winter here so warm meals are the go!

      Secondly, you mentioned ricotta gnocchi in your post on 'just Roni' a while ago:
      http://ronisweigh.com/2013/05/scenes-from-my-sensational-mothers-day-sunday.html
      Are you still planning to post it? I was really looking forward to it as I'm not a bit fan of potatoes and regular gnocchi can be so heavy.

      Thanks for all the ideas and recipes!

      Reply
      • roni

        June 17, 2013 at 9:30 am

        YES! I am!! It may be some times though. It's a heavy dish (although lighter than potato gnocchi) to make in the summer but boy do I love it! I modified it to be all whole grain too. I'm thinking I'll get it up in Sept sometimes. I'm sorry for such a delay.

        Reply
      • Rhiannon

        June 17, 2013 at 5:42 pm

        No worries, thanks for getting back to me! I'll be looking forward to it 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jamie

      June 16, 2013 at 6:47 am

      That looks amazing. What is mixed with your taco meat? Looks yummy. 🙂

      Reply

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